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The newest versions of Linux have Graphical User Interfaces (GUI’s) that are not only very pretty, they are clean, clear, easy to understand and navigate. You have the choice between simply elegant and astonishing look. All depends on Your choice.
There's no limit what You can achieve, and the best part is that it's very simple. Take a look on a video below which will show You what You can achieve:
Who is using Ubuntu?
Check out who and why is using Ubuntu Linux. Read the stories below.
John Alatalo, Sweden., Work as a car/truck mechanic
I bought a new Dell PC with Windows Vista pre-installed. Was very dissapointed when I could not use my printer with it. Vista blocking it for some reason even with Vista drivers installed from the manufactor and I never get it fixed. Other program works bad and slow to. The printer worked fine with XP. So I get tired of Vista at the end and replaced to XP. Installed Ubuntu to so I got dualboot. I never will use Vista again.
Winael, Support IT
In 2006, I decided to test the Cube Desktop in Beryl, and so I install my first Linux system, that was Mandriva. Unfornately, I was totaly lost, and no access to the Community.
After that I heard about Ubuntu. I decided to test it... and it didn't work because of my ATI graphic card.
I post a thread on the French forum of Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu-fr.org) and in 40 minuts somebody help me.
The French Community is very active, and the Wiki is so good.
And The distribution is so easy to use. That's why I installed Ubuntu on all my computer. I become an Ubuntu addict. I update my Ubuntu to the news Alpha 5 for each version since Gutsy Gibbon :p. I joined recently the Ubuntu-party-Paris team.
That's all Folks !!!
David Pipkin, Web Application Developer
I switched to Ubuntu full-time about a year ago. Previously I was running Windows XP and Ubuntu has blown it away in every respect. I'm still using Windows Vista at work because our network and servers are all Microsoft-based, but I think the company I work for would benefit with a complete upgrade to Ubuntu desktops and servers. The price of {value} alone seems like motivation enough, and the functionality doesn't hurt either. With Ubuntu you also get constant updates and practically no threat of viruses and malware.
If it's visuals you're after, compiz-fusion blows aero and aqua away in my opinion. Ubuntu is actually easier to use than Windows or Mac OS for the common user because it comes pre-installed with most of the applications you will need for everyday computing; and to add new ones is as simple as browsing and clicking. No need to fork out extra cash for Microsoft Office or Apple iWork, OpenOffice is completely compatible and will be available to you the first time you boot Ubuntu.
If you're a developer who is used to Windows and want to become more familiar with Linux, Ubuntu is a good way to go. You can still perform your everyday tasks with ease while you experiment with Linux programming, compiling, and just general functionality as well. And if you're a .NET developer, Mono and MonoDevelop are a perfect open-source solution for you on Ubuntu.
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